A fragrant rose garden is not only the dream of many hobby gardeners, but is also very trendy again! With our step-by-step instructions you can create a wonderfully blooming rose garden yourself.
Step 1 - plan the rose garden
Creative design of the rose garden
Once the question of location has been clarified, the planning of the rose garden can begin. Due to the variety of rose varieties, it is possible for every gardener to design their own rose garden very creatively.
In this way, plant lattices on house walls, fences or even special metal rose arches can be equipped with climbing roses.
The perennial plants available in countless colors are very well suited for rose beds, and groundcover roses can easily be planted on garden slopes.
Plan for sidewalks and seating
There should also be enough space in the rose garden for the necessary sidewalks, so that all rose bushes can be easily reached for care , but on the other hand the rose garden also gets its intended peculiarity. For this purpose, sidewalks can be laid out with fine pebbles or grass, for example. Seating should also be planned in every rose garden so that you can enjoy the scent of the roses in a cozy atmosphere.
Roses love the sun
Furthermore, when planning a rose garden it should be taken into account that most roses love the sun. In the meantime, however, roses for partial shade and even a few rose bushes suitable for full shade are available on the market.
Step 2 - Select Rose Companion
It is repeatedly recommended in professional circles to integrate so-called rose companions in the rose garden. The lavender, which also provides a pleasant scent, is very suitable for this. Especially low-growing perennial plants, different types depending on the rose variety, are very well suited as rose companions. The combination of rose and boxwood is also extremely popular, and can be used to vary the creation of a rose garden. And even at one in the rose gardenA climbing rose can often easily climb up the trunk of the tree in an already existing stock of trees.
Step 3 - create a rose garden
Coordinate roses well
Once the planning is complete, you can start planting the rose garden. The main thing to pay attention to is color harmony and the final size of the individual rose plants. In this context, it should also be considered that there are types of roses that only bloom once during the season, and others that delight their owners with their blooms several times a year.
Planting roses
Once the plants have been selected, the individual rose plants should be planted in well- loosened soil, as roses generally have deep roots. Speci alty shops even offer a special rose soil for this purpose, which contains all the necessary nutrients for roses, especially in the growth stage. When planting, ensure that a generous hole is dug for each rose plant. Then fill in some water, insert the plant and pile it up again well with soil - press down lightly and water again.